Area Agency on Aging  
937 Spring Street  
Placerville, CA 95667  
530-642-4833  
County of El Dorado  
Minutes - Final  
See Below for Meeting  
Location  
Commission on Aging  
Joan Fuquay, Chair, Community Representative  
Raymond Wyatt, Vice Chair, Community Representative  
Bob Kamrath, Community Representative  
Steven Shervey, City of Placerville  
Raelene Nunn, Member, District I  
Linda Grimoldi, Member, District II  
Roger Berger, Member, District III  
Lisbeth Powell, Member, District IV  
Loreen Sanchez, Member, District V  
John Messina, City of South Lake Tahoe  
Tita Bladen, Community Representative  
Jim Wassner, Community Representative  
Gail Lohmann, Community Representative  
Julie Akin Bauer, Member at Large  
Thursday, June 19, 2025  
9:30 AM  
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CALL TO ORDER/SALUTE TO THE FLAG/ROLL CALL  
The meeting was called to order at 9:45am with a quorum present.  
11 - Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Shervey, Commissioner Bladen,  
Commissioner Wassner, Commissioner Wyatt, Commissioner Kamrath,  
Commissioner Fuquay, Commissioner Nunn, Commissioner Berger,  
Commissioner Messina and Commissioner Akin Bauer  
Present:  
3 - Commissioner Sanchez, Commissioner Lohmann and Commissioner Grimoldi  
Absent:  
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA AND APPROVAL OF CONSENT CALENDAR  
A motion was made by Lisbeth Powell and seconded by Raelene Nunn. The  
motion was approved.  
11 - Commissioner Powell, Commissioner Shervey, Commissioner Bladen,  
Commissioner Wassner, Commissioner Wyatt, Commissioner Kamrath,  
Commissioner Fuquay, Commissioner Nunn, Commissioner Berger,  
Commissioner Messina and Commissioner Akin Bauer  
Yes:  
3 - Commissioner Sanchez, Commissioner Lohmann and Commissioner Grimoldi  
Absent:  
CONSENT CALENDAR  
25-1036  
The Commission on Aging to review and approve the May 15, 2025  
Commission on Aging Minutes.  
1.  
Attachments:  
COA May 2025 Meeting Minutes - Draft  
END CONSENT CALENDAR  
GUEST SPEAKER: DEPUTY ZIERKE, EL DORADO COUNTY SHERIFF'S INTERDICTION  
TEAM  
Detective Zierke provided information on the Sheriff’s Interdiction Team. The program’s  
goal is to intercept illegal drug, weapon and human traffickers traveling within El  
Dorado County. El Dorado County is part of a multi-agency team which includes Placer  
and Sacramento counties.  
CHAIRPERSON AND COMMISSIONER REPORTS: This is an opportunity for Board and  
City Appointed Commissioners to provide short informational updates on matters of  
commission concern.  
Raelene Nunn, appointed by Supervisor Ferrero, Lisbeth Powell, appointed by  
Supervisor Parlin, and John Messina, appointed by the City of South Lake Tahoe,  
provided updates.  
AREA AGENCY ON AGING DIRECTOR'S REPORT  
Yvette Wencke provided the report.  
--The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) is requesting the purchase of two new vehicles and  
a large mixing bowl. These items will be on the Board of Supervisors June 24, 2025  
agenda. If approved, the items will be purchased using the one-time only ARPA  
funding which expires on September 30, 2025.  
--The El Dorado Hills location of The Club will officially close on Friday, June 27, 2025.  
The new fees approved by the Board of Supervisors will be effective July 1, 2025. El  
Dorado Transit will have a shuttle available to transport Club members from El Dorado  
Hills to the Placerville location.  
--A new Limited Term Program Coordinator position for South Lake Tahoe is in  
development. This position will be located at the Tahoe Senior Center and responsible  
for reserving rooms and bringing activities to the Tahoe Senior Center. The goal is to  
increase participation in the Senior Nutrition Program.  
--The Club and the Transportation/Assisted Transportation program have received  
grants from the Friends of Seniors. Each program received $3,000.  
--The AAA is exploring additional funding opportunities with CalFresh Healthy Living  
and CalFresh Outreach.  
Jordan Brushia provided a report.  
--The El Dorado County Fair was a success, and Jordan thanked all of the volunteers  
that worked in the booth.  
--Assisted Transportation services are available on the West Slope. She is still looking  
for a provider in the South Lake Tahoe area.  
The 2025 Farmers Market coupons are utilizing a new electronic process. Distribution  
will be postponed until mid-August. There will be 150 Farmers Market vouchers  
available.  
Rebecca Johnson provided a report.  
--Senior Activities are continuing to be well attended.  
-- Volunteers are needed for the You Are Not Alone (YANA) program.  
--The Community Action Council (CAC) has two vacant positions representing the  
low-income sector.  
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORT  
Lynette Engelhardt-Stott provided the report. The Board of Supervisors has approved  
the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget. HHSA will be looking for additional revenue streams  
to fund our programs. Federal and State funding levels are a concern.  
COMMITTEE REPORTS  
Executive Committee - Joan Fuquay  
No report was given.  
Policy & Legislation Committee - Raelene Nunn/Tita Bladen  
Raelene Nunn provided the report. The California Senior Legislature (CSL) has  
concluded its session for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and will resume in October 2025.  
Unfortunately, the three bills that were supported by California legislators are not  
moving forward at this time.  
Outreach and Education Team - Raelene Nunn  
Raelene Nunn provided the report. The Outreach Team will be attending several  
National Night Out events.  
Housing for Seniors - Jim Wassner  
Jim Wassner provided the report. Jim presented to the Planning Commission, and it  
was well received. Jim announced that in the last six years, SAFE-D has provided  
safety equipment to 600 households.  
South Lake Tahoe - Loreen Sanchez & John Messina  
John Messina provided the report. The Tahoe Senior Center activities are experiencing  
increased participation.  
TACC Report - Tita Bladen  
Tita Bladen provided the report. The TACC meetings are held quarterly, and it is an  
opportunity for the Commission on Aging representatives to share the successes and  
challenges of their Area Agency on Aging (AAA).  
Ad-Hoc Senior-of-the-Year Committee - Lisbeth Powell  
Lisbeth Powell provided the report. She thanked Supervisor Parlin for her support and  
the Commissioners for their assistance with the reception. Next year there will be more  
focus on publicity.  
UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
25-1062  
The Commission on Aging will review the brainstorming ideas from its  
February 20, 2025 Retreat to determine what action the Commission  
should take during the second half of 2025. The Commission will  
determine if new committees should be formed, if existing committees  
will take on additional projects, and/or if the brainstorming ideas will be  
tabled.  
2.  
Attachments:  
EDC COA Strategic Planning Workshop Feb 2025 Jun next steps  
Tita Bladen and Raelene Nunn reviewed the ideas brought forth at the February 20,  
2025 Retreat. Tita will be sending out an email to get ideas on what individual  
Commissioners would like to work on and conduct a deeper dive into these topics.  
Joan Fuquay stated that she would like to make the Commission relevant in the  
community. Jim Wassner suggested Commissioners become liaisons to the  
congregate dining sites. This would involve having lunch once a month and being a  
resource for seniors.  
NEW BUSINESS  
25-1060  
The Commission on Aging will receive a presentation from the Housing  
for Seniors Committee outlining the "Statement of Purpose" and the  
types of projects that the Commission has approved advocating to be  
built for seniors within El Dorado County.  
3.  
Attachments:  
Housing Committee Statement of Purpose presentation 5.12.25  
This item was moved to the August 21, 2025 meeting.  
OPEN FORUM  
There was no public comment given.  
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subject matter that is not on their meeting agenda and within their jurisdiction. Public  
comments during Open Forum are limited to three minutes per person. The Commission  
Chair may limit public comment during Open Forum.  
TOPICS FOR NEXT MEETING/ACTION ITEMS  
ADJOURN  
The meeting adjourned at 12:18pm.  
Next Meeting: August 21, 2025 El Dorado County Child Support Services Training  
Room, 3883 Ponderosa Road, Shingle Springs, CA